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Alignment Health Clarity (HMO C-SNP)

Benefits Summary and Overview

This page is a benefits summary and overview of key plan information for Alignment Health Clarity (HMO C-SNP). The information on this page is a summary only.

For a complete listing of all available benefits and cost information on Alignment Health Clarity (HMO C-SNP) in 2025, please refer to our full plan details page.

Alignment Health Clarity (HMO C-SNP) is a HMO C-SNP plan offered by Alignment Healthcare USA, LLC available for enrollment in 2025 to people living in NorCal and SoCal. This plan received an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars in 2025.

It's important to know that Alignment Health Clarity (HMO C-SNP) is a Medicare Advantage (MA) Plan with drug coverage. That means that this plan covers both medical services and prescription drugs.

Important:

Alignment Health Clarity (HMO C-SNP)is a Special Needs Type (SNP) plan. This means you can only enroll in this plan if you meet specific criteria. See our full plan details page for more information.

Overview IconKey Plan Facts

Below are a few key facts and commonly-asked questions about Alignment Health Clarity (HMO C-SNP).

Plan Costs:

The cost of a Medicare Advantage Plan is made up of four main parts.

  • First, the monthly premium — the amount you pay every month.
  • Second, the deductible — the amount you pay out of pocket for covered services before the plan starts paying.
  • Third, the copayments and coinsurance — the amounts you pay out of pocket for covered services, usually after meeting the deductible (if applicable). Copays are fixed dollar amounts; coinsurance is a percentage of the cost.
  • Fourth, the Out-of-Pocket Maximum — the maximum amount you could have to pay out of pocket in a year. This may be different for in-network and out-of-network services.

For Alignment Health Clarity (HMO C-SNP), the main costs are as follows:

Monthly Premium

The Monthly Premium for this plan is $24.10. This is the amount you must pay every month. Additionally, this plan comes with a Part B Premium reduction of $5.00. You must continue to pay paying your reduced Part B Premium.

Deductibles

This plan does not have a health deductible. Your insurance coverage on covered health services will start immediately.

This plan has a $590.00 drug deductible. You will need to pay this amount towards covered prescriptions before your insurance coverage for prescription medications kicks in.

Out-of-Pocket Maximums

This plan has a Maximum Out-Of-Pocket cost of $8850.00 for out-of-network services. You will pay copays, coinsurance, and deductibles toward this amount. Once your total out-of-pocket costs reach $0.00 for in-network covered services, the plan will pay 100% of in-network covered costs for the rest of the year.

You can see below for the coinsurance and specific copayments for in the Additional Benefits section below, or refer to our Plan Details page for more details.

Common Services:

Doctor Visits:

Regular visits to your primary care doctor are covered and will have a copay of $0 (no copay) and coinsurance of 0% (no coinsurance).

Specialist Visits:

Visits to specialists are covered and will have a copay of $0 (no copay) and coinsurance of 0% (no coinsurance). Specialist visits may require a referral from your primary care doctor or prior authorization.

Emergency Room:

Trips to the Emergency Room are covered, and will have a copay of $0 (no copay) and coinsurance of 20%. Coverage may vary for in-network and out-of-network hospitals.

Urgent Care:

Trips to Urgent Care arecovered and will have a copay of $0 (no copay) and coinsurance of 0% (no coinsurance). Coverage may vary for in-network and out-of-network hospitals.

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Drug Coverage IconDrug Coverage

The Alignment Health Clarity (HMO C-SNP) plan has a $590 deductible for prescription drugs. After you meet your deductible, you will pay the costs for drugs in each tier until your total drug costs reach $2000. If you qualify for the low-income subsidy (LIS), you will pay $24.10 for Part D. Once your yearly out-of-pocket drug costs reach $2000, you pay nothing for covered drugs.

Additional Benefits IconAdditional Benefits

The Alignment Health Clarity (HMO C-SNP) plan offers a wide range of benefits, including coverage for inpatient and outpatient services, emergency care, and primary care. Many services, like hearing and vision exams, are covered with some limitations. The plan also offers several other benefits, such as dental, home health, and dialysis services, with varying cost-sharing structures. The plan includes cost-sharing for many services, such as coinsurance of 20% for outpatient services, ambulance services, and many primary care services. There is a $75 copay for worldwide emergency and urgent coverage. Additionally, the plan covers hearing aids and eyewear, along with some dental services, and offers an allowance for over-the-counter items.

Inpatient Hospital See details

Inpatient Hospital benefits, including Acute and Psychiatric, are covered and require prior authorization and a doctor's referral. However, additional days for Inpatient Hospital-Acute and Psychiatric, non-Medicare-covered stays, and upgrades for Inpatient Hospital-Acute are not covered.

Outpatient Services See details

Outpatient services are covered, including outpatient hospital services, observation services, ambulatory surgical center (ASC) services, outpatient substance abuse services, and outpatient blood services. Outpatient hospital and observation services have a 20% coinsurance, while outpatient blood services also have a 20% coinsurance. Individual and group sessions for outpatient substance abuse have a coinsurance between 20% and 20%.

Partial Hospitalization See details

Partial Hospitalization is covered by the Alignment Health Clarity (HMO C-SNP) plan, but requires prior authorization and a doctor referral. The plan has a 20% coinsurance for this benefit.

Ambulance and Transportation Services See details

Ambulance and Transportation Services are covered. Ground and air ambulance services have a 20% coinsurance, and there is no copay. Transportation services to a plan-approved health-related location are covered for up to 50 one-way trips per year, while transportation to any health-related location is not covered.

Emergency Services See details

Emergency Services, Urgently Needed Services, and Worldwide Emergency Coverage are covered under the Alignment Health Clarity (HMO C-SNP) plan. Emergency Services has a 20% coinsurance, and Urgently Needed Services has no copay or coinsurance. Worldwide Emergency Coverage has a $75 copay, while Worldwide Urgent Coverage also has a $75 copay, but Worldwide Emergency Transportation is not covered.

Primary Care See details

The Alignment Health Clarity (HMO C-SNP) plan covers Primary Care Physician Services, Chiropractic Services, Occupational Therapy Services, Physician Specialist Services, Mental Health Specialty Services, Other Health Care Professional, Psychiatric Services, Physical Therapy and Speech-Language Pathology Services, Additional Telehealth Benefits, and Opioid Treatment Program Services. Occupational Therapy, Mental Health Specialty, Psychiatric Services, Other Health Care Professional, and Opioid Treatment Program Services have a 20% coinsurance. Physical Therapy and Speech-Language Pathology Services have a 20% coinsurance. Chiropractic Services, Physician Specialist Services, Mental Health Specialty Services, Psychiatric Services, and Opioid Treatment Program Services require prior authorization and a doctor referral.

Preventive Services See details

The Alignment Health Clarity (HMO C-SNP) plan covers a variety of preventive services including Medicare-covered preventive services, annual physical exams, kidney disease education services, glaucoma screenings, diabetes self-management training, digital rectal exams, and EKG following a welcome visit. The plan also covers personal emergency response systems, in-home support services, support for caregivers of enrollees (with a maximum benefit of $300 per year for caregiver training), and fitness benefits. Health education, in-home safety assessments, medical nutrition therapy, post-discharge in-home medication reconciliation, re-admission prevention, wigs for hair loss related to chemotherapy, weight management programs, alternative therapies, therapeutic massage, adult day health services, nutritional/dietary benefits, home-based palliative care, additional sessions of smoking and tobacco cessation counseling, enhanced disease management, telemonitoring services, remote access technologies, home and bathroom safety devices and modifications, and counseling services are not covered.

Hearing Services See details

The Alignment Health Clarity (HMO C-SNP) plan covers hearing exams, routine hearing exams (1 per year), and fitting/evaluation for hearing aids (1 per year). Prescription hearing aids (all types) are covered up to 2 per year, but prescription hearing aids for the inner ear, outer ear, and over-the-ear are not covered; OTC hearing aids are also not covered.

Vision Services See details

The Alignment Health Clarity (HMO C-SNP) plan covers vision services, including routine eye exams once per year, and eyewear with a combined maximum of $500 every two years. Contact lenses, eyeglasses (lenses and frames), eyeglass lenses, and eyeglass frames are all covered, with a limit of one pair or set every two years. Upgrades are not covered.

Dental Services See details

Dental services are covered, with a 20% coinsurance for Medicare dental services. Oral exams, dental x-rays, prophylaxis (cleaning), and fluoride treatments are covered, with a limit on the number of visits and periodicity. Orthodontic services are covered up to a maximum of $500 every three months, while restorative services, endodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics (removable and fixed), and oral and maxillofacial surgery are also covered. Adjunctive general services, maxillofacial prosthetics, implant services, and orthodontics are not covered.

Home Infusion bundled Services See details

Home Infusion bundled Services are covered, including Medicare Part B Insulin Drugs, Medicare Part B Chemotherapy/Radiation Drugs, and Other Medicare Part B Drugs. Medicare Part B Insulin Drugs have a $35 copay, and coinsurance between 0% and 20%.

Dialysis Services See details

Dialysis Services are covered under the Alignment Health Clarity (HMO C-SNP) plan, but require prior authorization and a doctor's referral. The coinsurance for Dialysis Services is 20%.

Medical Equipment See details

The Alignment Health Clarity (HMO C-SNP) plan covers Durable Medical Equipment (DME) with a 20% coinsurance and no copay, while Durable Medical Equipment for use outside the home is not covered. Prosthetics/Medical Supplies have a 20% coinsurance and no copay, and Diabetic Therapeutic Shoes/Inserts have a 20% coinsurance and no copay.

Diagnostic and Radiological Services See details

Diagnostic and Radiological Services are covered by the Alignment Health Clarity (HMO C-SNP) plan. Diagnostic Procedures/Tests and Lab Services have no copay, with a coinsurance of at most 20%, while Therapeutic Radiological Services have no copay, with a coinsurance of at most 20%; however, Diagnostic Radiological Services and Outpatient X-Ray Services are not covered.

Home Health Services See details

Home Health Services are covered by the Alignment Health Clarity (HMO C-SNP) plan with no copay and no coinsurance, but require authorization and a referral. Additional Hours of Care and Personal Care Services are not covered.

Cardiac Rehabilitation Services See details

Cardiac Rehabilitation Services are not covered by the Alignment Health Clarity (HMO C-SNP) plan. This includes Medicare-covered Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation Services, Medicare-covered Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services, Medicare-covered Supervised Exercise Therapy (SET) for Symptomatic Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Services, and Additional Cardiac Rehabilitation Services.

Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) See details

Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) benefits are covered by Alignment Health Clarity (HMO C-SNP), but prior authorization and a doctor referral are required. The plan does not provide Skilled Nursing Facility Services as a supplemental benefit under Part C. Additional days beyond Medicare-covered for SNF and Non-Medicare-covered stays for SNF are not covered.

Other Services See details

The Alignment Health Clarity (HMO C-SNP) plan covers acupuncture with a limit of 24 treatments per year, and over-the-counter (OTC) items up to $135 per month. The plan also covers a meal benefit for chronic illnesses or medical conditions that require the enrollee to remain at home for a period of time, and digital health technology support. Other services such as Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic, and Treatment (EPSDT) Services, and Private Duty Nursing Services are not covered.

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